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Renting in Durham: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

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Published on January 08, 2020
Renting in Durham: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?4512 Emerald Forest Drive. | Photo: Apartment Guide

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Durham are hovering around $1,175. But how does the low-end pricing on a Durham rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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902 Lambeth Circle

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $720/month, this 705-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 902 Lambeth Circle, is 38.7% less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Durham, which is currently estimated at around $1,175/month.

The building offers on-site laundry and garage parking. You'll also find a dishwasher and carpeted floors in the apartment. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are allowed here.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

901 Chalk Level Road

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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 901 Chalk Level Road, is listed for $745/month for its 600 square feet.

You'll find carpeted floors, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher in the apartment. The building features garage parking. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are welcome.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

4230 Garrett Road

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom dwelling at 4230 Garrett Road, which, at 590 square feet, is going for $765/month.

The unit comes with a walk-in closet and both air conditioning and central heating. The building has on-site laundry and a swimming pool. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are permitted on this property.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

800 White Pine Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's this 389-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 800 White Pine Drive, listed at $770/month.

In the unit, you'll find a balcony, a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. The building has a gym. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are permitted. The listing specifies a $150 pet deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the listing here.)

4512 Emerald Forest Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, there is this 568-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 4512 Emerald Forest Drive and listed for $799/month.

The building includes a fitness center. Also, expect to find a balcony, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. Attention, dog owners: Fido is welcome here. Expect a $225 pet fee. 

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Here's the listing.)


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